# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220040050009` · 12/24/2003 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHEMICALS,CHEM COMP,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 3.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN HF BURN TO SOME SMALL AREAS OF HIS LEFT HAND AND FINGERS. THE EMPLOYEE BELEIVES HE CONTACTED HF RESIDUE AFTER CLEANING THE 10-SCREW. IT COULD HAVE BEEN WHILE REMOVING HIS GLOVES OR HANDLING TOOLS. EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR INJECTED PALM WITH CALCIUM GLUCONATE ON 12/25/03.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*